Oswego County TodayDecember 2021FREE Independent News for Oswego County

“History Of Oswego County” Books On Sale For The Holidays

December 12, 2021 Contributor

The “History of Oswego County,” an extensive account of the county’s creation and first 200 years, is on sale in paperback at The Holiday History Shoppe, located in the former City of Oswego Downtown Welcome Center at 201 W. First St. in Oswego.

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Office For The Aging Announces Virtual ‘Medicare 101’ Classes

December 12, 2021 Contributor

As the nation’s baby boomers become eligible for Medicare, and as those already on Medicare review their coverage, they face a bewildering assortment of options for their health care.

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Oswego County Residents Should Call Ahead Before Leaving E-Waste At Transfer Stations

December 12, 2021 Contributor

Due to processing issues and storage constraints at the county’s solid waste transfer stations, the Department of Solid Waste (DSW) announced that it may need to temporarily suspend its acceptance of electronic waste drop-offs at its five transfer stations.

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Oswego County Urges Residents To Stay Home When Sick

December 12, 2021 Contributor

With more cases of influenza being reported, the Oswego County Health Department is urging residents to stay home if they are sick and follow other preventive measures to limit the spread of the virus.

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Oswego County Legislature Approves 2022 Budget, Reducing Levy, Cutting Tax Rate

December 11, 2021 Contributor

The Oswego County Legislature on Thursday night approved a 2022 budget that includes a 7% reduction in the county’s generic property tax rate.

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Oswego County Legislature Meets For Final Time This Year, Approves 2022 Budget

December 11, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw

The Oswego County Legislature met Thursday night, December 9, when it voted on a robust agenda at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., including approving the 2022 county budget.

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Catholic Charities Of Oswego County, Fulton YMCA Offer Youth Life Skill Lessons

December 11, 2021 ChirelloMarketing

Catholic Charities of Oswego County, (CCOC), and the Fulton Family YMCA are working together to offer weekly Life Skills lessons for youth in grades 2-12 who reside in Oswego County, said Mary-Margaret Pekow, CCOC executive […]

Legislature Chairman Jim Weatherup Remarks COVID-19 News Conference

December 11, 2021 Contributor

Oswego County Legislature Chairman Jim Weatherup released the following statement regarding the COVID-19 press conference held yesterday.

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Barclay: Hospital Staffing Shortages Creating Critical Threat To Patients, Providers

December 10, 2021 Contributor

Medical facilities across New York are facing massive staffing shortages that have not only jeopardized the available bed space for patients in immediate need, but are now also impacting the number of services offered in hospitals.

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Barclay: New York Should Be Shedding Mandates

December 10, 2021 Contributor

We are at a point where New York state should be shedding mandates, past the need for more sweeping executive actions and moving forward. Unfortunately, today we took several steps backward.

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